Chernobyl Diaries, scripted by Peli, takes place in the city of Prypiat, which was abandoned following the infamous accident at Chernobyl's nuclear plant. It follows a group of friends who become stranded in the ghost town, and soon realise that they are not alone there.

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"Alcon is thrilled to have acquired this unique, thoughtful and very frightening film. The content is all the more terrifying given that it's based on reality," said Kosove and Johnson.